AUSTIN — The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) along with the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration have selected Texas State Parks as a finalist for the 2023 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management.

After a summer of relaxation, the start of a new school year generates mixed emotions among students. Many children look forward to being back on campus with their friends but may not revel in the idea of waking up early or doing homework each night.

The Northeast Texas Community College Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program held an orientation on Wednesday, July 12 to welcome its new incoming class of 2024. The program has accepted 16 students to begin classes this fall. They come from a variety of backgrounds and from several states.

The Northeast Texas Community College Cosmetology program recently took a trip to Ignite Youth Club in Mount Pleasant to share their expertise with local kids. The students gave a general hygiene lesson, taught basic hairstyling techniques and nail art.

By now you’ve probably heard about pickleball, but have you given it a try? NTCC’s continuing education pickleball class is back by popular demand! There’s never been a better time to get some exercise and have a great time making new friends and learning about this exciting sport.

The Titus County Commissioners held a regular meeting July 10. Commissioners discussed possibly taking action on a resolution of intent to establish the Titus County PACE Program.

The Northeast Texas Community College Board of Trustees met for its June meeting on Tuesday, July 11 after the regularly- scheduled June meeting did not achieve a quorum. Titus County Judge Kent Cooper was in attendance to swear in Russell East to the board.

Brookshire Grocery Co. (“BGC”) today announced an agreement whereby Walgreens will acquire BGC’s 120 pharmacies in Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas, which includes pharmacy customer prescription files and related pharmacy inventory. The vast majority of these locations are being converted to Walgreens pharmacies that will operate inside of BGC’s stores.